In his exhortation to the nation of Israel, Isaiah reveals that God created man for "His glory"
(Isa 43:7).

But what does "glory" mean?

"Glory" usually refers to qualities of God’s character, such as beauty, power, or honor, which
emphasizes His greatness and authority. The Bible may use this definition in 2 senses:

1. Glory in an abstract sense.

In this sense God’s moral beauty and perfection of character are divine qualities that are beyond
human comprehension (Ps 113:4).

2. Glory in a tangible and visible sense.

In this sense God’s moral beauty and perfection is seen as the pillar of cloud and fire
(Ex 13:21), the Lord’s deliverance at the Red Sea
(Ex 14), at the tabernacle
(Lev 9:23-24), at the Temple
(1 Ki 8:11) and in the form of Jesus Christ
(Luke 9:29-32;
John 2:11). Jesus shares His divine glory with Christians
(John 17:5-6, 22) so that they may be transformed into the
glorious image of God (2 Cor 3:18).
This is not to say that Christians are the object of glorification, but instead that God is the object being
glorified through the lives of Christians. Christians will be fully glorified at the end of time in God’s heavenly
presence (Rom 5:2;
Col 3:4) where the glory of God will be seen everywhere
(Rev 21:23).

"Glory" may also refer to the praise given to God. In this sense, glory refers to the honor
and praise that His creatures give to Him (Ps 115:1;
Rev 5:12-13).

With an understanding of why man was created, the purpose of man becomes clear. Human beings
are to "do all to the glory of God" (1 Cor 10:31).

Among all of His creations, God has determined that human beings would be meaningful to Him;
He chose to delight in us and to allow us to bring joy to His heart
(Isa 62:3-5)

"Love the Bible and wisdom will love you; and it will preserve you; honor it and it will embrace you; these
are the jewels which you should wear on your breasts and in your ears."

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